LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sweeney should be governor

Reading the newspapers and letters, it's clear that the speculation about who will follow Chris Christie as governor is in full swing. I believe Senate President Steve Sweeney would be the best person for the job.

There are many reasons Sweeney would be the best choice for New Jersey, but two qualities in particular stand out.

First, Sweeney has proven his ability to work in a bipartisan way with political adversaries in order to produce real results.

There are many examples of this, including his support for regionalization of South Jersey correctional services and Camden City law enforcement. These initiatives have saved taxpayers millions of dollars while improving public safety by consolidating and strengthening available resources. Sweeney does not allow political turf battles to stand in the way of progress.

Second is his willingness to do what is right, even if it's not the most politically popular thing to do.

As a Democrat and union official, Sweeney faced incredible resistance when he tackled the serious issues the state faced with public pensions and benefits. But instead of buckling under the pressure, he pressed forward and worked in good faith with all parties to achieve an effective resolution.

Sweeney's balance of pragmatism and principle makes him one of the most effective state leaders in recent memory, and he would make an outstanding governor.

DEAN SIZEMORE

Gibbstown

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sweeney should be governor

Reading the newspapers and letters, it's clear that the speculation about who will follow Chris Christie as governor is in full swing. I believe Senate President Steve Sweeney would be the best